Question 1

Match the glial cell with its function.
-Oligodendrocyte

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A)  Influence function of blood-brain barrier
B)  Macrophages in CNS
C)  Produce cerebrospinal fluid
D)  Form myelin sheath around axons in CNS
E)  Form myelin sheath around part of the axon in the PNSF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

When two action potentials arrive simultaneously at two different presynaptic terminals that synapse with the same postsynaptic neuron,

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A)   the direction of the action potential is reversed.
B)   temporal summation occurs.
C)   spatial summation occurs.
D)   hyperpolarization occurs.
E)   threshold is never reached.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

A myelin sheath is composed primarily of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   lipids
B)   carbohydrates
C)   glycoproteins
D)   proteins
E)   polysaccharidesF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

-Identify structure "D" on the neuron.
A) Schwann cell
B) Node of Ranvier
C) Neuron cell body (soma)
D) Dendrites
E) Axon

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A) Schwann...

Question 5

Frank has a microbial infection attacking his brain. Which cell type would you expect to proliferate and be most active during this time?

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A)   Astrocytes
B)   Microglia
C)   Oligodendrocytes
D)   Ependymal cells
E)   Schwann cellsF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Action potentials are conducted rapidly from one node of Ranvier to the next in a process called ________ conduction.

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Question 7

The plasma membrane of a neuron is more permeable to K+ because

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A)   of its positive electrical charge.
B)   there are more leak ion channels for K+ than Na+.
C)   protein molecules cannot exit through the plasma membrane.
D)   Ca2+ block Na+ and Cl− channels.
E)   there are more leak ion channels for Na+ than K+.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 8

What occurs during hyperpolarization of a neuron plasma membrane?

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A)   Sodium ions are entering the cells.
B)   Sodium ions are leaving the cell.
C)   Potassium ions are entering the cell.
D)   Potassium ions are leaving the cell.
E)   Both sodium and potassium ions are leaving the cell.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

The sensory (afferent)  division of the peripheral nervous system

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A)   transmits action potentials to sensory organs.
B)   conveys action potentials to the CNS.
C)   stimulates glands to release hormones.
D)   stimulates muscle contractions.
E)   does not involve sensory receptors.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

If you cut bundles of axons and their myelin sheaths in the PNS, you cut ________.

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A)   ganglia
B)   nuclei
C)   nerves
D)   gray matter
E)   nerve tractsF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 11

The respiratory center of the brain (taking into account input from chemoreceptors, pulmonary stretch receptors, and higher centers of the brain to determine respiratory output)  is an example of a ________ circuit.

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A)   converging
B)   diverging
C)   parallel after-discharge
D)   reverberatingE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

A neuron with several dendrites and a single axon would be called a ________ neuron.

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Question 13

The strength of a stimulus is communicated through

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A)   changes in the magnitude of the action potential.
B)   the frequency of action potentials.
C)   the length of time action potentials are produced.
D)   Both "the frequency of action potentials" and "the length of time action potentials are produced" are correct.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Identify the statement that best differentiates gray matter and white matter.

Accepted Answer

A)   Gray matter consists of cell bodies and dendrites, whereas white matter consists mostly of myelinated axons.
B)   Gray matter consists of all parts of neurons, and white matter is mostly glial cells.
C)   Gray matter consists of bundles of axons, and white matter consists of groups of cell bodies and dendrites.D) All of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 15

Digestion of food is regulated by the

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A)   sensory division.
B)   sympathetic division of the ANS.
C)   parasympathetic division of the ANS.
D)   somatic nervous system.
E)   None of the choices are correct.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Match the glial cell with its function.
-Microglia

Accepted Answer

A)  Influence function of blood-brain barrier
B)  Macrophages in CNS
C)  Produce cerebrospinal fluid
D)  Form myelin sheath around axons in CNS
E)  Form myelin sheath around part of the axon in the PNSF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

In order for local potentials to trigger an action potential, the membrane must reach a level called the ________.

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A)   threshold
B)   resting membrane potential
C)   spike potential
D)   maximum potentialE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Axons contain ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the trigger zone
B)   foot processes
C)   Nissl bodies
D)   the soma
E)   the rough endoplasmic reticulumF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 19

-The figure illustrates changes in the membrane potential during an action potential. What does "E" represent?
A) Repolarization
B) Depolarization
C) Local potential
D) Threshold
E) Afterpotential

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Question 20

-The figure illustrates changes in the membrane potential during an action potential. What does "B" represent?
A) Repolarization
B) Depolarization
C) Local potential
D) Threshold
E) Afterpotential

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Exam 11: Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

-The figure illustrates changes in the membrane potential during an action potential. What does "B" represent? A) Repolarization B) Depolarization C) Local potential D) Threshold E) Afterpotential

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Frank has a microbial infection attacking his brain. Which cell type would you expect to proliferate and be most active during this time?

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-Identify structure "D" on the neuron. A) Schwann cell B) Node of Ranvier C) Neuron cell body (soma) D) Dendrites E) Axon

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Digestion of food is regulated by the

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Identify the statement that best differentiates gray matter and white matter.

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A neuron with several dendrites and a single axon would be called a ________ neuron.

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What occurs during hyperpolarization of a neuron plasma membrane?

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If you cut bundles of axons and their myelin sheaths in the PNS, you cut ________.

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-The figure illustrates changes in the membrane potential during an action potential. What does "E" represent? A) Repolarization B) Depolarization C) Local potential D) Threshold E) Afterpotential

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A myelin sheath is composed primarily of ________.

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The respiratory center of the brain (taking into account input from chemoreceptors, pulmonary stretch receptors, and higher centers of the brain to determine respiratory output) is an example of a ________ circuit.

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Axons contain ________.

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The strength of a stimulus is communicated through

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When two action potentials arrive simultaneously at two different presynaptic terminals that synapse with the same postsynaptic neuron,

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Match the glial cell with its function. -Oligodendrocyte

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In order for local potentials to trigger an action potential, the membrane must reach a level called the ________.

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Action potentials are conducted rapidly from one node of Ranvier to the next in a process called ________ conduction.

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The sensory (afferent) division of the peripheral nervous system

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The plasma membrane of a neuron is more permeable to K+ because

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Match the glial cell with its function. -Microglia

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